The Easiest Fences to Weed and Maintain

People erect fences for
various reasons, for security, privacy, to define boundary lines, or to screen
areas from wind, sun, or unsightly views. They sometimes also build them to
form a backdrop for plants.

Whatever the reason, there is
always the issue of weeds and grass spreading from one side to the other, or
sometimes pushing their way through the structure itself.

Fence options include:

Board and batten

Chain-link

Flatboard

Lattice

Metal

Picket

Split-rail

Stockad

Some designs incorporate
kickboards that are installed under a bottom rail. This is the best way to
prevent soil movement under fences, which is important if your neighbor decides
to plant next to the fence or change the soil level in their yard. These are
usually made from decay-resistant lumber and are centered under the bottom rail
or attached to the posts and the rail. They usually extend about four to six
inches into the ground so are also useful if you have animals that try to dig
their way under fences.

Board and batten

Similar to flatboard fences
(see below), board and batten fences combine boards and battens to bridge the
gaps that appear with wyngate fences. Great for privacy, they are easier to
weed if a bottom rail is incorporated in the design, otherwise plant growth
will easily grow under and through the fence.

Chain-link

Chain-link provides a durable
and economical fencing solution which is suitable for security and to define
property lines. It will also keep animals and children in the yard while
keeping unwelcome animals and people out. Because of its open nature, weeds and
unkempt grass can easily grow through the fence, making weeding difficult if
not done regularly. Chain-link can be buried below ground level which is good
for preventing animals from burrowing in or out.

Flatboard

Flatboard fences comprise
posts with vertical slats positioned right next to one another, as well as
capping on top and usually a bottom board at ground level. Kickboards may be
incorporated. This makes them ideal for privacy and protection, as well as
being effective in terms of preventing weeds, grass, and unwanted plants from
creeping through or under the fence.

Lattice

Attractive but not solid,
lattice fences are made with a series of frames affixed to posts. If the bottom
rail section is attached to a kickboard they will be easier to weed than if a
gap is left at ground level.

Metal

Most ornamental fences are
designed so that the base is a little above the ground. They may be installed
between wood posts, metal poles, or brick or stone pillars and usually comprise
quite widely spaced vertical lengths of metal. They are relatively easy to weed
manually or with a weed-eater.

Picket

Picket fences are designed
with decorative posts, two horizontal rails, and a series of vertical pickets
that are spaced to create a gap that is usually slightly less than the width of
the picket. If plants are established adjacent to the fence they might grow
through the pickets. Weeds may also creep under and through the fence if not
regularly cleared.

Split-rail

Economical and easy to erect,
split-rail fences will keep large farm animals contained and they will define
boundaries, but they don’t provide security or privacy. They are relatively
easy to weed because there is usually easy access under the bottom rail for
mechanical or manual weeding.

Stockade

Stockade fences are often
chosen for privacy and protection because they provide a good, solid design.
Made by nailing or screwing pickets closely together onto horizontal rails,
they don’t incorporate capping or bottom rails. This can make them tricky to
weed if plant growth is not kept in check.

Maintenance is Important Too

While some fences are easier
to weed than others, fence owners and their neighbors have a certain
responsibility to maintain the area in and around fences. This doesn’t only
involve weeding, but maintenance of the structure itself as well. Ultimately,
the best thing, regardless of fence type, is to keep the bottom of the fence
and ground adjacent to the fence clean.

FenceWorks of Georgia can
install the full spectrum of fences and will help with maintenance if required.
If you want the easiest fence to weed we will help you decide which is most
suitable for your property.

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